Spinal tuberculosis infection induces osteopenia by reducing the migration and osteogenesis of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
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ABSTRACT: Objectives: Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSC) play an important role in osteogenesis. However, the role of BMSC in osteopenia in spinal tuberculosis (STB) patients is unclear. Methods: Bone mineral density (BMD) of 53 STB patients and 55 controls was measured. The migration and osteogenesis of BMSC were assessed by wound healing assays and alizarin red staining, and osteoclast marker expression was measured. RNA-seq was performed on BMSC and the enriched signaling pathways were verified. Results:BMD of STB patients was significantly decreased and BMSC migration and osteogenesis were significantly reduced. After verification, we found that the B-cell receptor signaling pathway, tuberculosis, osteoclast differentiation, Th17-cell differentiation, Ras signaling pathway and PI3K-Akt signaling pathway were affected.And of these pathways, the B-cell receptor signaling, Th17-cell differentiation, Ras signaling pathway and PI3K-Akt signaling pathway were not previously known to be involved in osteopenia. The MAPK signaling pathway and ECM-receptor interactions were correlated with STB prognosis. Conclusion: STB infection can significantly reduce BMSC migration and osteogenesis, decreasing BMD. This process is regulated by multiple pathways and is associated with STB prognosis. Our study suggests that reduced BMSC migration and osteogenesis play important roles in osteopenia in STB patients, and BMSC may be a therapeutic target.
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE222013 | GEO | 2023/12/01
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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